russ c Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hi Everyone, Here`s some pic`s of my latest attempt at Trumpy`s 1/48 Dragonfly Finished to represent an aircraft of the 604th Air Commando Squadron, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing...... based at Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam, 1967-68 Completed in a short lived experimental camouflage scheme which I`d seen profiles of here and there and which caught my eye..... .... but of which I had my doubts until I picked up a book: `Vietnam Warbirds in Action` by Dana Bell which had a photo of one dated 1967. After much`Googling` I also found a photo of one in a similar scheme at an Airplane Museum in Thailand, so thought I`d give it a go. Apart from decals and aerials it`s made from the box contents. Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking, Cheers Russ 60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Great job on the Dragonfly there Russ. I like the unusual camo scheme and subtle weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Grat Dragonfly Russ ... i was always a fan of that scheme. I almost think that test led to the low-vis schemes we see today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 That is absolutely Fab. Super finish and scheme Wow! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 What a splendid scheme! I always think that pastel colors are somewhat out of place on a machine totting a lot of lethal hardware, but it still is a pleasure to behold. And your build is faultless, as usual! Congrats JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hello Russ, Did'nt know about that camo ! Very well done, another interesting Viet Nam building ! Congratulations ! The whole collection must be pretty impressive ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Beautiful job on the A-37! I've seen a lot of unusual Vietnam War schemes, but that's one I haven't seen before. Do you know if it was used on other aircraft? Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Interesting scheme, and one I'd not seen before. You should make a model of it Russ, 'cos those photos are of the real thing, right? Cheers John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 23 minutes ago, Learstang said: Beautiful job on the A-37! I've seen a lot of unusual Vietnam War schemes, but that's one I haven't seen before. Do you know if it was used on other aircraft? Regards, Jason Thanks Jason, the only one very similar, I`ve seen, was on the YO-3A, YoYo powered glider/recce` quiet aircraft. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Very nice build - love this bird and its camo Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hello,Russ - Another beautiful build and portrayal.Your chosen scheme makes for a wellcomingly different and resplendent tribute to this charismatic aircraft. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Russ,another great Dragonfly with an unusual camo!I guess it would have been difficult for the commies to spot it against the sky before getting the full load from it.Nice second build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Ooh aaahh! Wow Really like that one Russ with their low profile and all that ordinance and tanks they really make an interesting subject Very interesting and effective scheme too! Top stuff indeed Cheers bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hello Russ, Excellent representation of this aircraft that had such a long career. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 A beautiful model. You've achieved a really fantastic 'sun-bleached' look on the weathering. A nice scheme too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristow95 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Lovely build. Very interesting and distinctive camo. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Well built, superbly finished and beautifully photographed. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hi Russ. That is another beautiful build and finish. I too like the camouflage - it makes a wonderfully interesting change. Lovely weathering too. Very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Very nice indeed Russ. I really like seeing your Indochina/Vietnam builds. The Dragonfly is a personal favourite. One day I hope to do justice to an old Hasegawa 1/72 I have, with an SBS cockpit upgrade. I'd never seen this camouflage before; a nice unusual addition to the shelf (some serious ordnance on this one !) Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 well, that camo is new for me, nice job on that, always good to see non common schemes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi Russ! Have always liked the Dragonfly and your build looks indeed unusual. Have never seen a Vietnam A-37 in that scheme and if you hadn´t explained, would have thought of a problem with the camera. Cheers, Mario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Really interesting scheme, nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Stunning!.A magnificent build in every respect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Another well done build and pictures! Nicely done Russ. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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